abnabooks Chapter 178 Zhang Yuge: If You Don’T Give Up, I Would Like To Worship You As My Adopted Brother (10,
Chapter 178 Zhang Yuge: If You Don’T Give Up, I Would Like To Worship You As My Adopted Brother (10,
Chapter 178: Zhang Yuge's Song: If You Don't Abandon Me, I'm Willing to Worship You as My Sworn Brother (10,000-word chapter)
The resounding voice, as loud as an ancient bell, echoed through the heavens and the earth.
All the proud geniuses raised their heads and looked towards the sky.
Their hearts surged with anticipation.
Finally, it has begun!
Boom!
A deep red void crack tore open.
Energy erupted above the clouds.
Countless spiritual energies turned into storms, tearing, colliding, and annihilating at high altitudes.
Space was distorted.
Fragments of shattered scenes appeared in the sky.
There were towering mountains and overlapping peaks.
Rivers, mountains, sun, moon, and the vast galaxy became clearer and more dazzling.
Soon.
People saw dozens of zhang tall Great Monsters flash across the sky.
Powerful cultivators stood on the top of the mountains, holding the sun, moon, and stars in their hands.
Ancient god and demon shadows appeared one by one.
Unimaginable ancient beings fought, killed, and shattered one world after another in the starry sea.
One by one, the shackles of order collapsed, as if the prison that imprisoned the heavens and the earth was torn apart.
The horror and grandeur of these visions far exceeded the imagination of those present.
It was like a scene from a myth.
It was difficult to connect it with reality.
"It is said that the Ancient Saint Academy does not belong to the mortal world, but is a fragment of the Immortal World!"
Zhang Yuge looked at the magnificent scene in the sky and sighed, "I didn't believe such words before, but now it seems that they are not groundless!"
It is well known that the strength of Ashen Essence World cultivators can at most penetrate the third layer of the void.
The space derived from the third layer is the Grotto-Heaven.
This is already the most apex level World Level resource in the entire Ashen Essence World.
But the space where the Ancient Saint Academy is located... is obviously more than one level higher than the Grotto-Heaven world.
It belongs to something beyond the rules.
No wonder there are such legends.
"...I didn't expect that in this lifetime, I would be able to witness the opening of the Ancient Saint Academy again!"
The bell in Jiang Linger's hand gently swayed.
Jiang Yourong's voice, sexy with a hint of emotion, sounded in her mind.
Jiang Linger was taken aback for a moment and hurriedly said, "Aunt, why didn't you speak just now? Did you fall asleep?"
Jiang Yourong said, "I... Oh, right, I've been a bit tired recently, so I took a nap!"
Inside the bell, Jiang Yourong's face turned slightly red.
She wouldn't tell Jiang Linger that she was too scared to come out because of the thunderstorm caused by Zhang Yuge and Ji Zidian just now!
Wouldn't it be embarrassing to say it out loud?
Although her remnant soul has recovered a lot of strength!
But facing thunder, which is inherently restraining, if she gets hit by it, she will probably regress a lot!
Jiang Linger didn't doubt him and asked in her heart, "Aunt, have you been to the Ancient Saint Academy before?"
Jiang Yourong said, "Of course, back then, I was one of the top geniuses in the South State, belonging to the same batch as that little girl Luo Binglan!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging, congratulations to the host for gaining +233 mana!]
After a pause, Jiang Yourong proudly said, "Don't worry, I am familiar with the Ancient Saint Academy. I know many secrets that others don't know. I will guide you once we enter, and I guarantee that you will earn a lot!"
Jiang Linger emphasized, "And Senior Brother too!"
Jiang Yourong's mouth twitched, and she sighed, "Alright, alright, because this kid has been good to both of us, let's bring him along!"
Jiang Linger nodded happily, "Okay!"
Just at this moment.
On the ark.
An old man surnamed Hao took a step forward and stood in the void.
With a wave of his sleeve, a huge ancient mirror flew out.
Buzz!
A flash of light.
The ancient mirror reflected countless runes, descending with clear light from top to bottom.
"All disciples of the various sects, line up and pass in front of this mirror, board the ark in an orderly manner!"
Old man Hao said loudly.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands lined up neatly.
One by one, they rose into the air.
Passing through the ancient mirror, they landed on the other side of the ark.
Wang Xiu noticed that every time a disciple passed through the mirror, a green light would bloom in the mirror.
It seemed to be testing something.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a disciple of the Fuyao Grotto-Heaven passed by an ancient mirror.
The light in the mirror surged, emitting a dazzling red light.
The disciple's expression became flustered.
Gritting his teeth, he wanted to rush over directly.
But his path was blocked by a figure.
An old man surnamed Hao stood with his hands behind his back, looking at him and shaking his head. "You're over a hundred years old, which goes against the rules. Leave!"
The disciple of the Fuyao Grotto-Heaven had red eyes and pleaded, "Senior, I'm just half a year over a hundred. Please, let me pass? I've been waiting for this day for too long!"
Old man Hao said indifferently, "One day over is still over!"
The disciple knelt directly in the void, tears streaming down his face. "Senior, I have diligently cultivated throughout my life, slaying demons and evil, defending righteousness without any regrets. Now, I've only been born half a year early. Do I deserve to miss such an opportunity?"
"Please, senior, show some leniency!"
Old man Hao remained firm. "It's fate and timing! There was never such an opportunity in your destiny, so why force it? I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. These rules were not set by us, but by the Ancient Saint Academy's world rules... You're too big, if you forcefully enter, you'll only be crushed by the world's rules. Pain is nothing compared to losing your life. It's better to cultivate well. Perhaps there will be other opportunities in your life!"
Hearing these words, the disciple of the Fuyao Grotto-Heaven fell into complete despair. He turned around and descended from the sky, his figure filled with desolation.
Around him, the other disciples looked at his figure and couldn't help but sigh. "Indeed, it's still not possible?"
"Senior Chen's talent is ordinary, but in terms of diligence, we can't compare even if we try our best! He relied solely on his ordinary talent to stand out among many senior brothers and sisters... We thought he could change his fate against the heavens through the Ancient Saint Academy, but in the end, he couldn't achieve his wish!"
"I heard that he kneeled in front of the Sect Master's Hall for three whole months for this spot, and in the end... he moved the originally chosen junior brother and secretly gave him the spot!"
"If we had known earlier, it would have been better not to let that junior brother have it. Such a good opportunity was wasted like this! Even the Sect Master, how could he turn a blind eye?"
"The Sect Master must have known that he couldn't pass this test, but he wanted him to willingly give up, and... it wasn't wasted!"
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly looked towards the distance.
At some point, a young disciple dressed in Fuyao Grotto-Heaven attire appeared there.
He took the Saint Academy token from the expelled Fuyao disciple's hand and patted his shoulder.
It was unclear what he said.
In the end, the young disciple came flying through the air, passed through the ancient mirror, and boarded the ark.
All of this was just an episode.
But in the eyes of those who paid attention, it was particularly touching.
Although everyone present was outstanding, there were still differences among the outstanding.
Among the tens of thousands of outstanding individuals present, the majority were around fifty years old and had reached the Gold Core stage.
They were already considered the cream of the crop among the outstanding.
How many of them were in their twenties and had reached the peak of the Gold Core stage, able to challenge the Nascent Soul stage? Such people were rare in any power.
Even those under a hundred years old who could enter the Gold Core stage were already quite strong.
After all, the Gold Core stage could have a lifespan of up to eight hundred years.
If it were so easy to cultivate to that stage, what would be the point of having such a long lifespan?
Seeing the outcome of that Fuyao Grotto-Heaven disciple, many cultivators close to a hundred years old in the audience sighed and felt relieved.
Among them, some had lower cultivation levels than the one who was rejected.
Some had relied on luck and encountered opportunities to stand out among their peers.
It could only be said that, as Old man Hao had said, there is a time for everything!
There's nothing that can be done!
...
Watching this scene, Jiang Ling'er remembered a question and restrained her smile. "Aunt, aren't you too old?"
Jiang Yourong blushed. "Nonsense!"
Jiang Ling'er pouted. "You're definitely more than a hundred years old, right?"
"... " Jiang Yourong's chest heaved violently. "Well, I'm not human!"
Jiang Ling'er: "..."
Makes sense!
But do the people in the Immortal Alliance recognize this logic?
Jiang Yourong pondered for a moment and said, "According to the world rules of the Ancient Saint Academy, there shouldn't be any restrictions on remnants of souls. However... if those people discover my existence, it would indeed be troublesome!"
Jiang Ling'er didn't understand. "Why?"
Jiang Yourong sighed. "After all, my existence is too irregular. With me around... all kinds of opportunities in the Ancient Saint Academy would be within your reach, which would be unfair to other outstanding individuals!"
Jiang Ling'er nodded, seemingly understanding.
Jiang Yourong said, "Let's take it step by step. If we can pass, that would be best. If we can't, then this journey... I won't be able to accompany you! You'll have to stay by your senior brother's side...
This kid hides well and has many tricks. Now, he has formed a close relationship with the Dragon Tiger Saint Child...
With him protecting you, I can rest assured!"
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ling'er quickly nodded. "Yes, Aunt, don't worry. I won't leave my senior brother's side for a single step!"
...
Soon.
It's Three Purities Immortal Gate's disciples' turn to board the boat.
Jiang Ling'er followed Wang Xiu cautiously, passing by the ancient mirror.
The ancient mirror appeared ordinary.
There was nothing unusual.
Just as Jiang Ling'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief, an invisible blue light suddenly shot out from the ancient mirror and landed on Jiang Ling'er.
Her whole body immediately stiffened.
Beside the ancient mirror.
The old man surnamed Hao and several other Astral Projection stage Almighties exchanged glances.
Their brows furrowed slightly.
They communicated through divine thoughts.
"What's going on?"
"It's not an age issue!"
"The Heavenly Mirror shows that there is a remnant soul of an Astral Projection stage expert on her!"
"This spiritual aura is somewhat familiar. If I remember correctly, it should be from the Nine Dusks Grotto-Heaven!"
"The Nine Dusks Grotto-Heaven? Didn't it perish long ago?"
"This little girl should be the last descendant of the Nine Dusks Grotto-Heaven. The remnant soul on her... should be the last Saintess of the Nine Dusks, Fellow Daoist Jiang Yourong, who fell in battle against the Demon Race hundreds of years ago. She relied on the secret technique of the Nine Dusks to leave behind a trace of her soul..."
This information was previously notified to the Immortal Alliance by the Three Purities Immortal Gate.
It's just a remnant soul. The world of the Ancient Saint Academy won't reject it!
But still, isn't this a bit against the rules? Should we stop her?
...
The group communicated rapidly through divine thoughts.
The old man surnamed Hao shook his head slowly. "There's no need! With the current state of her remnant soul, she won't be able to do anything inside. She would have to dodge even a lightning strike, so it won't affect anything! Moreover, this little girl is now a disciple of the Three Purities Immortal Gate! If we stop her! Aren't you afraid that the head of the Three Purities Immortal Gate will personally come knocking on your door?"
Hearing this, everyone shivered and felt a chill.
For the sake of a disciple who violated the rules, even if the violation wasn't severe, having the head of the sect personally come to settle the score was something that the heads of the major Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands almost never did.
But... Zhuo Canglang could!
He really could!
Moreover, with his ruthless style, he took away quite a few spots from them last time he came.
If he were to come again and take away something else, who knows what would happen!
Thinking of this, they shook their heads repeatedly, refusing to do so.
Forget it, let's turn a blind eye!
...
"It's fine now, go ahead!"
After discussing, the old man surnamed Hao said to Jiang Ling'er.
Jiang Ling'er was stunned for a moment, then said happily, "Thank you, senior!"
Then she swiftly flew over.
And landed on the ark.
At the same time.
She couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Aunt, what's going on? Didn't they notice you?"
Jiang Yourong said resentfully, "How could they not notice? Just now, that old man could have pulled me out of the bell with a single thought!"
Jiang Ling'er asked in puzzlement, "If they noticed, why didn't they expose us?"
Jiang Yourong thought for a moment and said proudly, "When I traveled through the South State back then, these old men hadn't even grown their fur! They must have recognized my identity to some extent and still wanted to give me some face!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +233 mana!]
...
Listening to the constant sound of system prompts in her ears.
Wang Xiu couldn't help but glance at Jiang Ling'er a few times.
Just now, he also noticed the faint light flickering on the ancient mirror.
He guessed that it was Senior Jiang, who was attached to Jiang Ling'er's bell, being discovered by the ancient mirror, and was thinking about how to communicate with the people from the Immortal Alliance.
As a result, they actually let Jiang Ling'er come over directly?
Although he didn't know why.
But he, who was already familiar with Senior Jiang's character, could easily imagine that she must have started bragging!
Unfortunately.
He didn't see Senior Jiang bragging with his own eyes.
A bit regretful.
Missing some excitement!
...
After all the disciples boarded the boat.
The Ark of the Other Shore emitted a bright light all over its body.
Melting the surrounding void.
And directly disappeared into nothingness.
Throughout the entire process, everyone didn't feel any bumps or shaking at all.
It was as if this ark had been stationary the whole time.
Only by looking through the layers of isolation formations on the surface of the ark could one see the constantly torn and receding bizarre void.
Only then did they realize how astonishingly fast the ark was moving at this moment.
Inside the Ark of the Other Shore, there is a Grotto-Heaven.
It is like a separate little world.
Just on this deck alone.
At first glance, it is vast and boundless, even larger than the entire Ark observed from outside on the Other Shore.
Nearly ten thousand disciples have gathered here.
It doesn't appear crowded at all.
Truly worthy of being the town's teaching Saint Weapon of the Grotto-Heaven of Jade Balance.
Just as Wang Xiu stabilized himself, Zhang Yuge came over again, saying, "Brother Wang!"
Wang Xiu cupped his hands and said, "Brother Zhang, is there something else?"
Zhang Yuge said, "I forgot to ask just now. The sandalwood you lit earlier has a unique fragrance, refreshing the mind and relieving pent-up emotions. It's a good thing! I wonder what treasure it is?"
As the Saint Child of the Dragon and Tiger, Zhang Yuge naturally has seen treasures before.
The various functions of the Ghostly Fragrance that aid in enlightenment are not particularly precious to Zhang Yuge. What he values is its ability to alleviate the pressure in people's hearts and promote upward progress. If one were to light it when encountering a bottleneck in cultivation, it would bring a sense of relief and greatly enhance one's efforts.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiu smiled and took out a sandalwood stick, saying, "Brother Zhang is referring to the Ghostly Fragrance. It's not considered a treasure. It's a specialty of my Divination Lineage. If Brother Zhang likes it, feel free to use them!"
Zhang Yuge was somewhat surprised and said, "How can I accept this?"
Wang Xiu laughed and said, "Brother Zhang, please don't be polite. Brother Zhang is a dragon and phoenix among men. In the future, he will surely become a holy lord, vanquishing demons and subduing spirits, achieving extraordinary feats! It's a great fortune for me to have the opportunity to meet Brother Zhang. These sandalwood sticks are nothing compared to that. Brother, please take them!"
Hearing these sincere words and seeing Wang Xiu's genuine gaze, Zhang Yuge sighed and said, "What virtues and abilities do I possess to deserve such praise from Brother Wang? On the contrary, Brother Wang, you possess exceptional skills and a broad mind, which is admirable. In the future, when the South State cultivation world reaches its peak, Brother Wang will surely have a place!"
Wang Xiu laughed heartily and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Brother Zhang. However, the peak is extremely cold. If that time comes, I'm afraid Brother Zhang will have to take care of me!"
"Hahaha! No problem, no problem..."
Zhang Yuge's heart surged with great ambition and he said, "Since my youth, I have entered the Dragon and Tiger Mountain and cultivated for more than twenty years. I have made countless friends, but I never expected to find a true confidant in the Three Purities Immortal Gate! Brother Wang, if you don't mind, Yuge is willing to become your younger brother. Let us become sworn brothers of different surnames. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiu immediately showed a pleasantly surprised expression and said, "Brother Zhang is willing to become sworn brothers with me. It is truly a great honor! However, Brother Zhang, as the Dragon and Tiger Saint Child, your cultivation is much higher and your seniority is greater than mine. How can I become your older brother?"
"Isn't this a mess?"
Zhang Yuge insisted, "In the path of cultivation, the one who reaches the highest level should go first. Although I am a few years older than you, my mastery of thunder techniques is far inferior to yours! In terms of character, I also have great respect for Brother Wang!"
Big Brother, Brother Wang deserves it!"
Wang Xiu repeatedly waved his hand, "No, no!"
Zhang Yuge said, "Yes!"
Wang Xiu said, "No, no!"
Zhang Yuge's face showed displeasure, "Brother Wang, are you rejecting me because you think that I, Zhang, am not worthy to be your little brother?"
Wang Xiu sighed, "Ah, since Senior Zhang has put it this way, then Xiu will respectfully obey!"
Zhang Yuge said, "Still calling me Senior Zhang?"
Wang Xiu patted Zhang Yuge's shoulder, "Second Brother!"
Zhang Yuge was extremely excited, trembling all over, "Ah, Big Brother!"
"Second Brother!"
"Big Brother!"
"Second Brother!"
"..."
All around them.
Looking at the few sentences they exchanged and how they started calling each other brothers, Wang Xiu and Zhang Yuge, everyone was dumbfounded.
Li Zuoyue was holding a pile of intimate items with a woman's fragrance, walking towards Wang Xiu with a face full of resentment.
Suddenly, they heard this voice.
They were instantly dumbfounded.
"What the f*ck!"
I have always referred to Wang Xiu as a wise younger brother.
Now, Wang Xiu's younger brother has become the big brother of the Dragon Tiger Saint Child, Zhang Yuge?
Doesn't that mean I have become Zhang Yuge's big brother?
F*ck!
This class jump is a bit too fast!
With excitement, he approached the two of them, "Younger Brother, take a look at what I brought for you."
Wang Xiu glanced at it.
Scented sachets, jade pendants, bellybands, bellybands, bellybands, and more bellybands...
He couldn't help but twitch his mouth, "Senior Li, I know you want to pursue love now, but... do you have to go down this path? Whose girls are these? The sizes are all different..."
Li Zuoyue's face turned black, "What are you saying? Am I that kind of person? These are all from the junior sisters of Bright Moon Blessed Land. They asked me to pass them on to you, saying they want to get to know you... They were just picked, still warm!"
Wang Xiu: "!!!!!"
He followed the direction pointed by Li Zuoyue's finger and immediately saw a group of women throwing flirtatious glances at him.
His forehead broke out in a sweat.
He dared not look again.
Beside him, Zhang Yuge looked at Li Zuoyue with narrowed eyes and said, "Gold Core Ranking 16th, Sword Lord of the Right Time, Li Zuoyue?"
Li Zuoyue smiled and said, "Exactly! I have long heard of the famous Dragon and Tiger Saint Child, but never had the chance to meet. I never expected... that we would become family so quickly! Rest assured, you are the younger brother of Wang Xiu, so you are my younger brother too...
From now on, my matters are your matters, and your matters are still your matters!
The three of us, brothers united, will surely be invincible in all directions, unstoppable, hehehe~"
Listening to these words, a strange expression suddenly appeared on Zhang Yuge's face.
He reached out a hand and said, "Since that's the case, thank you, Junior Brother Li!"
Li Zuoyue laughed and shook his hand, saying, "Why be so polite? Call me Big Brother... Oh, oh, it's itchy, it's ticklish, stop, ohoho—I can't take it, I'm going to itch to death, hahaha..."
Before he finished speaking, an electric current passed through Zhang Yuge's body.
The electric current was not strong, but it gave a weak sensation that felt like countless ants crawling all over the body.
Li Zuoyue jumped up instantly.
In the crowd, Xiang Tiange looked at Li Zuoyue's appearance and couldn't help but cover his forehead.
"What are you doing, joining in the fun?"
You recognize Wang Xiu as your younger brother, but you have the audacity to call someone else your younger brother. Have you no shame?
As the Dragon and Tiger Saint Child, can you not be affected by electricity?
...
In the distance, several Astral Projection stage Almighties stood together, looking at Shen Buxing with strange expressions.
"No way, is your Saint Child playing for real?"
Shen Buxing was also stunned.
Although their Saint Child had always been obedient, the problem was that the brotherhood they spoke of should be the Saint Child being the elder brother, right?
Wasn't this a mess?
He suddenly felt a little panicked.
If this news were to spread and the Heavenly Master found out that the Saint Child had made a disciple of the Three Purities Immortal Gate Divination Lineage his elder brother...
Wouldn't he be struck dead by a palm thunder?
...
In the crowd, the other geniuses of the Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land looked at this scene and their expressions changed.
Although after today's incidents, Wang Xiu, this disciple of the Divination Lineage, had risen in their eyes.
But now, he had risen too high, right?
How could he become brothers with the top three of the Gold Core Ranking?
After this, when he went out again, who would dare to curse the Divination Lineage as frauds?
Who knew when a thunderbolt would strike him dead?
"What kind of luck has Wang Xiu encountered?"
Somewhere in the crowd, a group of young men and women dressed in low-key clothes crossed their arms and looked at Wang Xiu, who was chatting happily with Zhang Yuge, with envy and resentment on their faces.
The leader, a young man in black, pursed his thin lips and said hoarsely, "As a disciple of the Divination Lineage, he hasn't shown any talent in divination, but he excels at flattery. I don't know where he learned his lightning technique...
It seems that the Divination Lineage is truly finished!"
Beside him, a young woman with white eyes and no pupils remained silent, suddenly starting to calculate with her fingers.
The young man in black grabbed her hand and asked, "What are you doing?"
The woman didn't speak, her eyeless gaze fixed on the young man in black.
The young man in black understood her meaning and shook his head, saying, "No!"
The woman frowned slightly, as if asking a question.
The young man in black said, "After all, he is the only heir of the Divination Lineage. He might have some means left behind by some old undying. It's very risky to deduce his fate recklessly!"
The woman clenched her fist.
A resolute expression suddenly appeared on her somewhat dull face.
A vague voice that only the young man in black could hear sounded, "Father said... he... must be killed!"
The young man in black comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, I know what to do!"
He raised his head and glanced at Wang Xiu from a distance, his eyes filled with a nearly fanatical killing intent, "The Divination Lineage has been barely surviving for so many years, it's time for it to be extinct! The era of my Heaven Peering Pavilion will come!"
...
Wang Xiu was chatting with Zhang Yuge when he suddenly felt a cold gaze sweep over him, causing him to turn his head and look.
He happened to see a few figures in the distance.
One of them was petite and seemed to be a woman, which caught Wang Xiu's attention.
"Three souls are deficient, seven spirits are unstable, and the life palace is collapsing. This is the backlash of the heavenly mechanism, affected by the calamity of the ancestors?" Wang Xiu's eyes showed surprise.
The path of divination was not unique to the Three Purities Divination Lineage.
In fact, even during the peak of the Three Purities Divination Lineage, there were many sects and forces in the cultivation world that made a living by calculating the heavenly mechanism.
For example, the Heaven Peering Pavilion, Heavenly Secrets Tower, Three Lives Hall...
They were as numerous as crucian carp that crossed the river.
But those forces, during the peak days of the Divination Lineage, were destined to be nothing more than scraps, not even worthy of being supporting characters.
Not only because the ancestors of the Divination Lineage were more accurate in their divinations!
There is also a very important reason, which is the treasure of the Divination Lineage, one of the Three Purities' sect techniques.
- Azure Emperor's Longevity Sutra!
This is a genuine Emperor Grade technique.
It focuses on prolonging life and purifying negative effects.
By cultivating this technique, not only can one's lifespan exceed that of others at the same cultivation level by more than double,
but even the lifespan consumed by using secret techniques and forbidden spells can be completely replenished.
If one can cultivate it to perfection,
even if you use means that burn thousands of years of lifespan,
as long as your lifespan is not exhausted,
even if there is only one year left,
you can slowly replenish your lifespan given enough time.
It can be called heaven-defying!
Of course, this technique also has another wonderful use for the people of the Divination Lineage.
That is, it can purify the backlash caused by divination.
Bleeding from the seven orifices, greatly reducing lifespan, in front of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique, it's all insignificant.
So, in those years, the Divination Lineage can be said to be "arrogant" and "soaring"!
What others dare not divine, the Divination Lineage dares to divine.
What others cannot divine, the Divination Lineage can divine.
If you want to divine, deduct lifespan as you please, let the backlash come as it may!
This is the Divination Lineage!
As for the other peers, what can they compete with the Three Purities Divination Lineage?
They can only survive by relying on the Divination Lineage's reputation.
Without exaggeration, as long as the Three Purities Divination Lineage exists, they will never have a chance to rise.
However, since that disaster,
the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sutra of the Divination Lineage has been lost.
The Divination Lineage has become a rat that everyone shouts and beats, rapidly declining.
Even the entire divination industry has been affected and questioned by cultivators.
Charlatans!
They are all charlatans!
The market has shrunk dramatically.
Naturally, those who make a living from this are suffering and full of complaints.
But there is nothing they can do.
Unless one of them can stand up one day, break the prejudices of the world, and establish a reputation stronger than the original Divination Lineage.
But this is obviously a fantasy.
...
Although the industry is in a downturn,
in any industry, it is still the lower-level people who cannot eat enough.
As the largest forces in the industry besides the Divination Lineage, the reputation of Heaven Peering Pavilion and Heavenly Secrets Tower has actually increased because they are not overshadowed by the Divination Lineage.
So there are still many people who rely on this industry for a living.
Of course,
without the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sutra, the more divinations they perform, the more karma and backlash they have to bear.
Bleeding from the seven orifices, scattering of the three souls, the five declines of heaven and man, the collapse of the life palace... these are all too common.
These backlashes that only affect the diviners themselves are still manageable.
The most serious ones are those that can be inherited.
One person suffers backlash,
and all descendants will suffer!
...
The woman Wang Xiu just saw belongs to this situation.
It is not known which divination family or force she comes from.
Her ancestors have performed too many divinations,
which has caused her to be affected as well.
With the loss of three souls, she is highly likely to be unable to move freely like a normal person, and even her thinking ability will become extremely dull.
How pitiful!
"So, feudal superstition is unreliable and harmful to oneself!" Wang Xiu shook his head and sighed.
Just then,
the various outstanding talents from the major forces that Wang Xiu had greeted and chatted with before had already gathered around, their faces full of smiles.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother Wang, congratulations, Senior Brother Zhang!"
"The two of you are a perfect match, truly worthy of celebration!"
"You two have extraordinary bearing, both being outstanding individuals. Now that you have formed a bond, you will surely become a legendary tale in the future!"
"..."
Zhang Yuge was very happy and clasped his hands, saying, "Thank you all for your kind words, we are truly delighted!"
Wang Xiu was also generous and took out dozens of bundles of sandalwood, distributing them one by one, saying, "Come, come, don't be polite, try the special product of my Divination Lineage, the Ghostly Incense. When you're bored alone... or when you're feeling down, light one up, it has an amazing effect, only those who use it will know!"
"How can we accept this?"
"Wang Xiu Junior Brother is really too polite!"
Everyone was delighted.
I didn't expect to hear some empty words as soon as I came up, and there are actually gifts to be received?
Junior Brother Wang Xiu is really good!
However...
Zhang Yuge couldn't stand it anymore.
He coughed twice and said, "Big Brother, your Ghostly Fragrance is extraordinary. If you take it to Vermilion Bird City to sell, you can definitely get a good price! Giving it to us for free makes us feel guilty!"
"This is the Thunderous Sky Symbol of my Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate. It has amazing power. Once activated, it can summon a vast expanse of thunder and eliminate demons and evil spirits! Big Brother, take a stack for self-defense!"
As he spoke, he directly took out a stack of talismans and handed them to Wang Xiu.
Everyone took a look.
They were dumbfounded.
The Thunderous Sky Symbol of the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate is famous, and the Thunderous Sky Symbol is equally famous.
Especially this Thunderous Sky Symbol of the Fourth Grade.
Even the Low Grade Thunderous Sky Symbol can be sold for a hundred spirit stones in Vermilion Bird City.
A single talisman is equivalent to a full-force attack from a Foundation Building Stage expert.
The High Grade Thunderous Sky Symbol.
It can't be sold for less than five thousand spirit stones.
And the stack that Zhang Yuge gave to Wang Xiu.
There were at least forty to fifty talismans.
All of them were High Grade Thunderous Sky Symbols.
Damn it!
I know you're a wealthy Saint Child, but there's no need to be so extravagant, right?
...
In the shadows.
Shen Buxing looked at this scene, his eyes filled with anger and heartache, "What a wasteful Saint Child, truly wasteful!!!"
Those talismans were prepared by several strong experts of the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate specifically for Zhang Yuge's trip to the Ancient Saint Academy.
They had been busy for half a month.
They had only drawn more than a hundred talismans.
As a result, before they even entered the academy, Zhang Yuge threw away half of them!
It's maddening!
...
After Zhang Yuge gave out the talismans.
He turned his head and looked at the other geniuses who had received Wang Xiu's Ghostly Fragrance.
Although he didn't say anything, how could they not understand his meaning?
He is the esteemed Dragon-Tiger Saint Child.
Wang Xiu's sworn brother, taking his things and not giving anything in return, isn't it embarrassing for them?
So...
They quickly made a gesture.
"Senior Brother Zhang is right, how can we just take Junior Brother Wang Xiu's things for free?"
"I have a top-grade White Jade Moon Pearl here. It is flawless like the moon, and the white jade can communicate with spirits. I obtained it when I fought against a dozen or so demonic beasts close to the Nascent Soul stage on the shore of the Eastern Sea! It is a perfect match for Junior Brother Wang Xiu, please accept it!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +66 mana!]
Zhang Yuge rolled his eyes.
What White Jade Moon Pearl?
Isn't this just a Mermaid Pearl? It's a good material for artifact refining and alchemy, and its appearance is not bad, but it's being exaggerated!
However, Wang Xiu still took it with great care, "Senior Brother, you flatter me, Xiu is unworthy!"
...
"Our Water Moon Grotto-Heaven's Profound Yuan Town Water Symbol may not have the same reputation as the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate's Thunderous Sky Symbol, but in terms of effectiveness, they each have their own strengths. Please accept it, Junior Brother Wang Xiu!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +77 mana!]
Zhang Yuge's mouth twitched.
Yes, the Profound Yuan Town Water Symbol of the Water Moon Grotto-Heaven does have its own strengths compared to the Thunderous Sky Symbol.
The problem is, all of mine are High Grade.
You dare to come and show off with just three or five Middle Grade ones?
Wang Xiu still had a smile on his face, "Brother, you are too kind. I am deeply moved. Please... Brother, bring me more Ghostly Fragrance!"
...
"This Blood As You Wish is something I accidentally obtained from a tomb of a Saint Manifestation stage expert in the Mangshan Wilderness. I have never known its specific use! But when I saw Junior Brother Wang Xiu today, it suddenly turned red and hot!"
"I just learned that this treasure has a spirit and has chosen its master! Junior Brother Wang Xiu, please accept it quickly!"
Zhang Yuge glanced at it and almost choked on his saliva.
What the hell is Blood As You Wish!
It's clearly just a piece of jewelry made from the Flame Marrow Crystal Jade found in the depths of a volcano.
When worn, it can invigorate blood, relax tendons, and nourish meridians. Can it not turn red and hot?
The thing is good!
But you guys are exaggerating too much!
Which Saint Manifestation stage expert's tomb would be so shabby?
Is it the Three Purities Immortal Gate?
...
Actually, it's not entirely their fault for exaggerating.
The main issue is that Zhang Yuge's starting point was too high.
He started off with a stack of High Grade Five Thunder Shaking Heaven Talismans.
They are worth over 100,000 spirit stones.
You two are sworn brothers now.
It's normal to give each other some good things.
But these people are different.
Although the Ghostly Fragrance is good,
It's not worth them exchanging their best treasures for, right?
But if they don't exaggerate,
Won't it make it seem like the things they gave were not valuable?
Everyone has this thought.
So, it's basically an unspoken agreement!
Wang Xiu also seems completely unaware of the value of these things.
No matter who gave them.
He acts surprised and says comforting words after receiving them.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly becomes harmonious.
...
There are indeed many forces that have come to befriend Wang Xiu.
But not all of them.
Most of them have close relationships with the Dragon-Tiger Immortal Gate.
There are still many Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands standing far away, observing the scene and discussing something.
They show a distant attitude.
The Saint Child and Saintess of Shu Mountain Immortal Gate and Mountain and Sea Immortal Gate disappeared after boarding the other shore ark.
It's unknown where they went.
This disappointed Wang Xiu, who originally planned to get to know them and listen to their bragging.
But he didn't take it to heart.
After all, there are plenty of opportunities!
Soon, the crowd around Wang Xiu dispersed.
Everyone left with a lot of Ghostly Fragrance.
Zhang Yuge looked at the backs of these people leaving, glanced at Wang Xiu, and hesitated to speak.
Wang Xiu smiled and said, "Just say what you want to say!"
Zhang Yuge frowned and said, "Big brother, those things these people just gave you are not as good as they claimed!"
Wang Xiu nodded and said, "But they're not bad either!"
Zhang Yuge was stunned and said, "You knew? Then why..."
Wang Xiu looked at him and smiled, "I didn't plan on receiving anything in return from them, but since they gave something, I accepted it. Regardless of whether the things are good or bad, it's the thought that counts!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuge couldn't help but be amazed and said after a long time, "Big brother, you're really too kind! This way, it's easy to be taken advantage of!"
Wang Xiu smiled and remained silent.
Taken advantage of?
That doesn't exist!
Not to mention the things these people gave him, which are not worth less than the Ghostly Fragrance he gave out, and even worth more.
After all, he has plenty of Ghostly Fragrance.
He has a constant supply, as much as he wants.
And those treasures, pills, talismans... they will always come in handy.
Furthermore, just chatting and listening to their bragging brings great benefits.
It's a very lucrative gain.
Wang Xiu felt that his cultivation had shown signs of breakthrough after these two rounds.
The speed was simply astonishing!
Who needs anything else?
However, in Zhang Yuge's eyes, his smile and silence represented a broad-mindedness and generosity that didn't care about gains and losses.
My big brother is truly amazing!
Perhaps only someone like him can see through fame and fortune, not chasing after internal struggles within the human race, and focus all his thoughts on killing demons and monsters.
He cultivates the Thunder Law so purely!
From today onwards, I, Zhang Yuge, will strive to be like my big brother!
Boom!
Just then, the other shore ark suddenly shook violently.
Everyone looked up.
They saw an immensely grand and vast world projection enveloping them.
That feeling...
It's like a world is about to come crashing down!
(End of this chapter)